Holding steady.
Popularity of Kesi since 1973
Babies named Kesi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kesi is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1973, during a period when creative spelling and invented names were gaining fashion. Its peak year came in 1979, but it has never ranked in the top 1000 and remains rare, with fewer than 5 annual births in most recent years. The name is most likely a variant of Kelsey or a sound-based coinage, and it has stayed stable in its low level of use. No top states are associated, reflecting its scattered uptake. Parents drawn to short, three-letter names ending in 'i' may find Kesi a distinctive choice.
Kesi first appeared in U.S. records in 1973, likely as a modern English coinage or a diminutive/variant of names like Kelsey or Kesia. Its etymology is not well established, and it may have been created for its sound rather than inherited meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kes
Variants: Kessy, Kezi
Sibling names for Kesi
Names that share Kesi's style, for a brother or sister.
